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Thanks but only interested in the 6 above.

This is killing me! lol If only the made the newer Chronarchs and Curados in lefty in these gear ratios.... The Zillion is crazy expensive and cant find a used one, ever where shows it $269 msrp but places have it on sale for $300. Antares 5.6:1 for $600 lol

Heres my dilemma, I want a quality reel. Originally I didn't want to break the bank, but I may have to. Unfortunately alot of the companies haven't produced Lefty versions of random models in their catalog in the 5:1 and lower ratios. I.E: Lews BB1 available Lews BB1 pro not available, Curado I, not available. etc. etc. So I've narrowed it down to a handful of reels. But before I mention them I do own a Chronarch 201E5 but I want 2 set ups. 1 for Shallow, squares and lipless, and 1 for DT 10s through 6XDs. Rods are Dobyns 684CB (which has the 201E5) second is the Powell Endurance 725CB. I do have the option of running the 201E5 on the Powell and putting a 201E6 on the Dobyns. Just been worried the 6 would be too fast as I already hate slowing down my retrieve. Just want to do it right. With that said, route #2, new reel. 2nd Chronarch 201E5 Lews BB1 Lews Tourney MG Used Zillion Crazy Cranker or Abu Revo Winch Gen3 EDIT* Daiwa makes the Lexa in lefty Tackle tour did a shootout of crank reels and the Curado won. But not available in Lefty. Anhy input to confuse me more is greatly appreciated lmao

Same combo Howell won the classic with.

Good point, I havent seen anyone yet post wether the Chronarch Ci4 or Curado I are difficult to service.

Technicaly F XF etc is the taper just playing i kid i kid. If Shimano puts cork on the next Cumara I will get another drop shot rod for sure! I don't think they'll be doing a new Cumara series for awhile though. My buddy will go broke if they launch a new Crucial series he has a bunch of those.

Not to rub it in but I only got the 2 Tatulas cause I bought em from a guy on here for $180/pair. Couldnt be happier

Question: The Chronarch E series has a connected feel, its smooth but you still feel it working in a good way. Where as my Sustain FG, its smooth as hell and thats all you feel. I'm guessing thats X Ship and does the Curado I feel like that? Smooth without any connection to the reel itself?

Sorry OP for jacking thread. Bearings are abec 5 in all my CHs, my e5 and e7 feel like they cast better. I think it's just not good on that rod.

the Chronarch 201e6 is what I've been using for 2 years for flukes and jerk baits. Just never handled lighter stuff well on that rod. Water under the bridge now lol.

should wait till morning and hit up Ron at valley sports

I just started using my Tatulas. They're pretty awesome! If you already have one get a second! What's your spinner/ buzz combo?

^copied from another thread... RL what do you think to throw on the endurance? BB1 or MG

Btw Fluoro for worms jigs t-rigs and mono for the spinners buzz etc. Btw2 The Tatula reel is pretty d**n impressive nothing wrong with a matching combo.

12# mono for spinnerbaits and 10-17# FC for squares.

With those baits(spinners buzz chatter) you'll 9/10 times get a reaction strike. So the shorter rod works on the hookset no prob. Also helps, in my case, making roll casts without smacking anything on the boat. lol When I'm throwing worms, jigs, t-rigs etc shallow I'm 90% of the time pitching so a longer rod, again in my case a 7'3" helps. and also when I crank down and set the hook home I'm moving way more line with the longer rod.

Ok just double checked all of their reels on their site.. So BB1L and TS1SLMG are my 2 options.

Thanks all! Yea I want the lower ratio, and its not available in the Tourney Pros. Basically its those 2 reels in Lefty. Guy who recommended it to me was basically saying the magnetic braking on the MG is outstanding. I'm primarily going to be chucking DT10s and 6XDs with this one.

Ahh so its pretty much like the Chronarch E as well, but Shimano uses "Infinite Anti Reverse" as the moniker...

that size and power IMO would be ideal for bladed lures, spinner baits, buzz baits, chatter baits. Paired witha 7:1 you cant go wrong.

DVT! I have no idea what redundant mechanical means. I read a review on TT about the real and the way they made it sound, to me anyways, was like you can back reel a fish. Another review says its ideal for crankbaits and thats what I plan on getting it for. Idk... I dont want to shell out $200 right now on another chronarch so was looking at this or a Lexa. Already have Tatulas so figured try a quality Lews reel.

+1 just got a endurance from them for $130 Cody is a good dude!

Read some of them have 'multi stop anti reverse' but can't find what that means. The tourney mg doesn't. Seems like the way to go? Any thoughts?

I sweep steady and smooth on everything with trebles.

Not familiar with their baitcasters at all. Was recommended a tournament mg 5.4:1 however saw the bb1 comes in 5.1:1. Any chance some of you guys could chime in on the major differences between the 2 and what advantages would be going higher in price to various models, as well as which models are newer vs older. Wanna try one out and don't know where to start. But will say I want lowest gear ration or least inches per turn in lefty. Thanks!